Top 5 Best-Selling Indian Novels You Must Read

In the realm of literature, among the classics, the Indian classics stand differently. They are deep-rooted in culture and tradition and rich with diversity. They give a different perspective and tackles on contemporary issues that are less talked of. Here are 5 best-selling Indian classics that book lovers should read at least once.

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 The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

 This modern classic is one of the most widely celebrated Indian novels in India and the world. Set in the South-Indian state of Kerala,  Roy’s award-winning story weaves together the lives of members of the dysfunctional Kochamma family. The story follows the life of twins Estha and Rahel, and how their life changes with the arrival of their cousin Sophie. The narrative is filled with instances of love, betrayal kinship, and slight political predispositions with themes of caste and class. A must-read Indian novel for all book lovers.

 Shadow Lines by Amitav Gosh

 Shadow lines recount the history of the Indian Partition, the liberation movement, and other significant historical events. The narrative jumps between instances in times showing the story of a Bengali family, across three generations. Gosh has successfully captured the perspective of time and events, of lines that bring people together and hold them apart. This book remains one of the Top Bestselling Indian Novels of All Time.

The White Tiger by Arvind Adiga

 Adiga's darkly comic novel is an indictment of India's social and economic inequalities. The story follows Balram a cunning and ambitious chauffeur, it takes readers through the unseen parts of India showing the challenges faced by those at the bottom of the social hierarchy, and offers a heated critique of the caste system, corruption, and exploitation in contemporary India. The satirical stance and biting social commentary of the book have made it a must-read Indian novel.

A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth

 Seth's brilliant epic provides vivid imagery of post-independence India. Set in the early 1950s, the narrative follows the lives of four families navigating the social challenges of love, marriage, and tradition in a small village called Brahmpur. It is a story that depicts the Indian Culture where parents seek Suitable matches for their children. The novel not only covers the search for a suitable boy but also covers other issues like Hindu-Muslim rivalry, elimination of the Zamindari System, and empowerment of Muslim women. A beautiful story and a must-read Indian novel.

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

 Lahiri gracefully delves into the complexities of the Immigrant experience- cultural differences, shifts in lifestyles, and a huge generation gap, by narrating the life of a simple Bengali family who shifts from Calcutta to America and how life gets difficult to cope with this deep-rooted Indian family. The story starts by showing the life of a young Indian couple, Ashoke and Ashima, who were the first to arrive in the country, and continues to follow the lives of their children. The book focuses mostly on Ashoke and Ashima’s firstborn, a son named Gogol and his struggles with his unique name and time passes.The author keeps a taut narrative tension throughout the novel which draws readers into the story.

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